Chelsea striker Diego Costa charged for violent conduct

Diego Costa has been charged by The FA for
violent conduct following an on-field incident
which was not seen by the match officials but
caught on video.
The charge is in relation to an incident involving
the Chelsea forward and Liverpool’s Emre Can
which occurred in the 12th minute of the League
Cup semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge
last night [Tuesday 27 January 2015].
The player has until 6pm on Thursday 29 January
2015 to respond to the charge.
Following a review of an incident during the game
involving Costa and Liverpool’s Martin Skrtel, The
FA will not be taking any further action.